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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.13, 3,213.82 and 1,090.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.13, 3,213.82 and 1,090.72 is: 1,634.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.13 : 3,213.82 = 1,090.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.13/3,213.82 = 1,090.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.13x = 3,213.82 × 1,090.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.13x = 3,505,377.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,377.75/2,144.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.87

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